Le Grenier a Popote sur Craon

Lunch menu today, a real delight! A big favorite was the rhubarb tartlet with matcha whipped cream, it was truly exquisite.

The initial impression of the menu is quite promising: the descriptions are enticing and suggest refined cuisine. Unfortunately, the food itself doesn't quite live up to this, and the discrepancy between the description and the service is disappointing. The positives The flavors: Overall, it was good, and the tastes were spot on. The presentation: There was a clear effort made; the dishes were well-presented and made a good first impression. The disappointing aspects The technical aspects: The risotto rice was undercooked and still a bit tough. The value for money: The portions are too small. Serving three tiny potatoes is rather frustrating, especially since the cost of the ingredients doesn't justify such a stingy portion. It feels like a "gastronomic" presentation that mainly serves to mask a lack of generosity. The dessert: A major disappointment with the tiramisu. A recipe without mascarpone, accompanied by a small cake and a slice of apple buried under 10 cm of whipped cream for show... it's far from the expected authenticity. Comfort: To top it off, the drop in temperature at the end of the meal made the experience rather uncomfortable. In summary: Given the establishment's excellent ratings, I expected a much higher level of service. There's a clear attempt to emulate fine dining in the presentation, but the culinary technique and the generous portions don't quite live up to it. It's a shame, because the potential is there. The decor. I thought it was the final dinner. ******I had to delete the comment because I don't appreciate you using my last name publicly in your reply. Please respect your customers' privacy. This is indeed a very inappropriate practice and contrary to the rules of most review platforms (like Google or TripAdvisor), which prohibit the disclosure of personal information.**** In response to your comment: Thank you for taking the time to describe the composition of your dishes in detail. I am not questioning the work done in the kitchen (I even emphasized that the flavors were excellent). However, my comment reflects the overall dining experience. The use of a siphon for the tiramisu unfortunately masked the expected textures. Furthermore, I note that you completely ignore the issue of the risotto being overcooked (it was tough) as well as the drop in temperature in the dining room, which nevertheless influenced my opinion. My feedback was intended to be constructive in light of the discrepancy between the presentation and the actual dish. Best of luck to you.

Excellent restaurant featuring local products. The young owners deserve to be better known. I highly recommend it.

Parking available. Reservations are recommended! We had lunch for two by the fireplace 👍 The dishes were made with local ingredients. The waitress was pleasant and offered excellent suggestions for food and wine. I recommend it. The only downside is the noise, as usual; people seem to think they're alone in their living rooms 🙄

A real gem! The owner is incredibly kind, always smiling and attentive. You immediately feel welcome. The dishes are excellent, flavorful, and prepared with care. A wonderful discovery; we will definitely be back!

Excellent! The dish was delicious! Thank you for your warm welcome. I highly recommend it!

Pure bliss. A perfect alchemy of flavors. We thoroughly enjoyed it. We're not including photos to leave you the pleasure of discovering it for yourselves.

Excellent restaurant, great value for money. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal!